What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Fresh Start Houses?
An established and growing Real Estate/Construction company is looking for a bookkeeper to join our team and manage our accounting needs. Our ideal candidate is action-oriented and self-driven to get things done efficiently and accurately. Preferred experience will include real estate/construction accounting with documented experience using industry specific software such as Appolio, Buildium, Yardi, or RentVine.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & COMPETENCIES:
- Comprehensive management of QuickBooks for our real estate rental portfolio and associated construction projects
- Perform data entry to ensure all financial data is properly inputted into accounting and real estate management software
- Print checks and record deposits
- Create/reconcile invoices and enter bills
- Payroll and payroll taxes
- Balancing and reconciling of bank and credit card accounts
- Post journal entries and reconcile accounts
- Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Past Due Rents
- Property Tax reconciliation and payment
- Process 1099s
- Vendor onboarding and paperwork
- Tracking and review of Budget to Actual Reports for real estate rentals and construction projects
- Complete month-end closing procedures and reports as specified
- Ensure monthly reports are sent on a timely basis
- Work with CPAs to prepare tax forms and assist with annual audits
- Assists President and other departments with additional tasks as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Real estate/property management accounting experience is highly valued
- Strong computer skills and highly proficient in QuickBooks, Excel, and real estate specific software such as Appfolio, Buildium, or RentVine
- Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
- Detailed, well-organized, confident with superior communication skills
- Self-started with outstanding time management skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
- Results-oriented with a high level of integrity, dependability, and a strong sense of urgency
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Physical setting:
- Office-based; Syracuse, NY
Schedule:
- 8AM – 5PM
- Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 3 years
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000